A Northern California-based farm recalled thousands of eggs due to potential salmonella contamination.
Vega Farms recalled thousands of eggs
On Friday, Vega Farms Inc. issued a recall due to a risk of salmonella contamination, according to a news release from the California Department of Public Health.
The agency said the recall applies to 12-count cartons and 30-count flats of eggs. These have sell-by dates of Dec. 22 or earlier and Julian dates of 328 or earlier.
Contaminated items with a handler code of 2136 were shipped to restaurants and farmers’ markets in Sacramento and Davis.
Vega Farms encourages consumers who have purchased the eggs to throw them away immediately, according to People.
The recalled eggs were pulled from stores
A spokesperson for Vega Farms confirmed that about 1,515 dozen eggs were affected. The issue started with the processing equipment, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
The farm stated that this is its first recall in 40 years. All products have been disposed of from affected store locations.
Egg recalls have occurred nationwide. As Blavity reported, the FDA issued its highest recall after Black Sheep Egg Company, an Arkansas distributor, recalled over 6 million eggs due to salmonella concerns.
What is salmonella?
No illnesses were reported as of Tuesday. The Cleveland Clinic states that salmonella is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain. It usually passes in a few days, though it can be deadly in severe cases.
Those diagnosed with the foodborne disease should stay hydrated. For prevention, it’s important to practice safe food handling and wash one’s hands after contact with animals.